OCTA Performing Emergency Stabilization Work

RT&S has reported extensively on the bluff failures at Del Mar and San Clemente during the past year. Now, the Orange County Transportation Authority and its contractor have begun construction activities to stabilize the railroad track through southern San Clemente, work that is expected to be completed in February.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit Reopens Tunnel

Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus and light rail vehicles will resume regular operations through the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel on Saturday, Nov. 19, for the first time since a $14.1 million electrical system upgrade project began more than two years ago.

Watch: Metrolinx Progress Report on Davenport Diamond

Huge strides on Davenport Diamond Guideway continue. Flyover video in this article gives viewers a unique view.

Silver Line Extension Gets Green Light from WMSC

The Washington Metro Safety Commission concurs – Silver Line Extension ready.

Florida Department of Transportation Will Contribute Funding to Commuter Rail Line

The Florida DOT announced it will help fund a new commuter line between Fort Lauderdale and Aventura.

STV/AECOM JV Starts GCL Design Work

South Jersey Transit Partners (SJTP) a joint venture of AECOM and STV Inc., has started work with the Glassboro-Camden Light (GCL) project team to design an 18-mile DLRT (diesel light rail transit) project that will restore passenger rail service between Glassboro and Camden, N.J. that has been absent since the 1950s.

VTA’s Single Bore Tunnel Gets Green Light From APTA Peer Review

In 2017, engineers from several firms performed a study for a proposed joint venture between the Valley Transportation Authority and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system to determine if a single-bore or dual-bore tunneling process would be best for a six-mile extension into San Jose and Santa Clara.

Here We Go Again – Tropical Storm Nicole Takes Aim at Florida

Just a few weeks after Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc through much of Florida, particularly in the Fort Myers area, forecasters are keeping a watchful eye on Tropical Storm Nicole, which appears to be headed to some of the same areas hit by Ian.

Second BNSF Bridge Over Lake in Idaho Almost Complete

BNSF has been working for the past few years on the construction of a second railroad bridge called the Sandpoint Junction Connector, and the installation is running ahead of schedule.

Innovative Canopy Lift at Metrolinx Eglinton GO Takes Project to New Heights

On a Friday night in September, an empty platform at Eglinton GO Station was transformed.

Watch: Brightline Train Testing Video Feast

Brightline has been conducting high-speed testing on its new line to Orlando for the past several weeks.

Metrolink To Kick Off Burbank Speed Improvements Project

As part of the Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) Program, the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) is advancing the Burbank Junction Speed Improvement Project.

Kentucky spending to improve grade crossings

Back in 2019, RT&S reported on Kentucky funding grade crossing improvements across the state. Now, just over three years later, Kentucky’s governor has announced another round of funding for grade crossing improvement around the state.

NTSB Releases Initial Report on PATCO Contractor Fatalities

On Oct. 17, RT&S reported that a PATCO train killed two workers on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in New Jersey. The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on this accident.

More choppy air for Ottawa light rail

The Ottawa light rail system timeline has been hit with additional delay.

California High-Speed Rail Authority releases fall construction update

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released its autumn construction update.

Sound Transit Link to single track late at night for track maintenance

Sound Transit began single tracking between the Rainier Beach and Tukwila International Boulevard stations on Monday.

Watch: WMATA Silver Line Extension now ready to go

On Oct. 24, RT&S reported that the Silver Line Extension of Washington, D.C.’s Metro line would, according to officials, be open in time for the Thanksgiving holiday travel weekend.

MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak resigns

Steve Poftak, the General Manager of MBTA, announced his resignation from the agency this week, which he said would be effective Jan. 3, 2023.

Look: While Texas Central parties in Japan, houses it owns are suffering from massive hangover

Texas Central has always said it wants to be a good neighbor, but its yard is a total mess.

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